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Amber Rose Instagram Database Evidence Amber Rose Instagram Database TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…
Babe Lash Essential Serum and Babe Brow Amplifying Serum Class Action Babe Lash Essential Serum and Babe Brow Amplifying Serum Allelgations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe cosmetics when ingredients cause serious side effects
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Dermaset Class Action Dermaset Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who pay for shipping and handling of “free” cosmetics will be enrolled in an automatic renewal offer
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